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he suggested a few months ago he would call an election. members of the opposition are putting more and more pressure on him to follow through. he faces division within his party. noda said during the summer he would call an election and sometime soon. he says he stands by his promise. >> translator: i'm responsible for my own words and i take their weight very seriously. >> he told his secretary party that he's thinking of dissolving the lower house by the end of the year. he said three conditions for calling the election including passing a debt financing bill. lawmakers said they expect it soon high pressure he said he's concerned about the prospect of early elections. one of the world's biggest consumers of fuel may be self-relia self-reliant. u.s. us a makers churn out car after car but it seems americans will making more fuel to power them. >> that's light. industry analysts expect a major shift will take place in the near future. we're hearing the united states will become the world's largest oil producer in the next five years. the
he suggested a few months ago he would call an election. members of the opposition are putting more and more pressure on him to follow through. he faces division within his party. noda said during the summer he would call an election and sometime soon. he says he stands by his promise. >> translator: i'm responsible for my own words and i take their weight very seriously. >> he told his secretary party that he's thinking of dissolving the lower house by the end of the year. he said...
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the attack on sheriff mirkarimi, trying to remove him from an office that he was elected to, the attacks on the poor and working-class people that need to have the resources of city college so that they can build a viable future for themselves and their family. it is all related. it is basically a war against the poor. i want you to remember what it was like when you were young and struggling. where would you be without education? would you be able to get the degrees that allows you to have the profession that allows you to save up the money to run for office? every night, san francisco gets attacked by the police. recently, they had a solidarity march. what are we doing? we shipped the jobs over the sea is so we have no manufacturing base and no blue-collar jobs. years and years of college only to graduate with debt and huge student loans they cannot pay back. there are jobs that allow you to get certificates. the college sued be a beacon of hope in the lives of these young people. we need to give them something instead of just relegating them to protest in the streets. please do someth
the attack on sheriff mirkarimi, trying to remove him from an office that he was elected to, the attacks on the poor and working-class people that need to have the resources of city college so that they can build a viable future for themselves and their family. it is all related. it is basically a war against the poor. i want you to remember what it was like when you were young and struggling. where would you be without education? would you be able to get the degrees that allows you to have the...
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but generally speaking, the election was held -- it should be known that libyan election was carried out as part of an unusual difficult system affecting the opinion of 42 years of ka dacalifornia california dakhadafi's dictatorship. >> we are talking about two weeks before the actual results, do you have any indication of how libyans voted. >> yes. more than 60% cast their ballot. indications that forces of political policies is far ahead of justice and construction and in brooj hood. in libya from the beginning, national council was established by some of the former regime who failed to khadafi. i'm almost sure that libya will never be back to such an eccentric political regime of khadafi's period. i'm optimistic of the future, but there will be rather many twists and turns before new libya would be established. >> of course, twists and turns as you mentioned. if and when that new libya you are talking about is established, how do you expect it to deal with other nations. >> i'm sure libya will be back to one of its normal members through this effort. in my time there, although lib
but generally speaking, the election was held -- it should be known that libyan election was carried out as part of an unusual difficult system affecting the opinion of 42 years of ka dacalifornia california dakhadafi's dictatorship. >> we are talking about two weeks before the actual results, do you have any indication of how libyans voted. >> yes. more than 60% cast their ballot. indications that forces of political policies is far ahead of justice and construction and in brooj...
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south korea's first female president-elect is facing a loft expectation and once election celebrations end, she will need to get down to the business of celebrating her administration. >> thank you very much, kaho izumitani in seoul. >>> share prices in tokyo surged on wednesday. the benchmark index ended above the 10,000 level for the first time in 8 1/2 months. the nikkei index gained 2.4% oar 237 points and ended the day's session at 10,160. this is on expectations that the bank of japan may take additional monetary easing measures when the liberal democrats leader shinzo abe assumes power in a week. analysts say buy orders placed on a wide range of issues. export-related issues were also bought on hopes that u.s. democrats and republicans may reach an agreement to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. >> translator: i think many people are pinning their hopes on mr. abe to revive the japanese economy, because his party won a landslide victory in the election. >> translator: i'm not sure whether this upbeat trend will continue or it's just temporary. i'm concerned the u.s. fiscal cliff
south korea's first female president-elect is facing a loft expectation and once election celebrations end, she will need to get down to the business of celebrating her administration. >> thank you very much, kaho izumitani in seoul. >>> share prices in tokyo surged on wednesday. the benchmark index ended above the 10,000 level for the first time in 8 1/2 months. the nikkei index gained 2.4% oar 237 points and ended the day's session at 10,160. this is on expectations that the...
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china has welcomed the re-election of taiwan these president. we talk about the direction the chinese side hopes relations will take. >> reporter: most people in china seem to welcome -- as a result of the development of economic ties under -- >> translator: i support ma's re-election because he's enhancing peace across the taiwan strait. >> translator: everyone hopes that things will develop peacefully. unification is best for the chinese people over the long term. >> reporter: a chinese government spokesperson said, beijing is ready to work with all parties in taiwan with the aim of reaching the next stage in the development of relations. i asked a chinese expert in national relations whether beijing is likely to push for political dialogue. >> at some point during his second term the political dialogues will be launched one way or the other because this is the eventual idea. it's the obligation of any responsible voting party or leaders from both sides of the taiwan strait. >> reporter: as for the role of the united states, he cautioned again
china has welcomed the re-election of taiwan these president. we talk about the direction the chinese side hopes relations will take. >> reporter: most people in china seem to welcome -- as a result of the development of economic ties under -- >> translator: i support ma's re-election because he's enhancing peace across the taiwan strait. >> translator: everyone hopes that things will develop peacefully. unification is best for the chinese people over the long term. >>...
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. >> he said it's important that myanmar's parliamentary by-elections in april be fair. kyi is expected to run. he said the end of western sanctions would further help the country's reforms. >> one element that would accelerate this and help improve the life of the people would be the lifting of the sanction. >> he said he will visit myanmar in february and convey asean's intent to push the country towards further demockerization. next we go to bangkok to find out what's going on in the region. >> myanmar opened a new session of parliament on tuesday. amid its ongoing reform efforts. the main topic of discussion was the annual budget. lawmakers have decided to aggressively pursue foreign investment to rebuild the country's economic. one of the poorest in southeast asia. >> reporter: about 600 lawmakers from the upper and lower houses of parliament attended the session. the government forecast for annual income was $52 billion. it said it would allocate funds to upgrading myanmar's infrastructure. and invite foreign companies to help. the nation needs to build irrigation
. >> he said it's important that myanmar's parliamentary by-elections in april be fair. kyi is expected to run. he said the end of western sanctions would further help the country's reforms. >> one element that would accelerate this and help improve the life of the people would be the lifting of the sanction. >> he said he will visit myanmar in february and convey asean's intent to push the country towards further demockerization. next we go to bangkok to find out what's going...
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the election race trying to stay ahead of her main competitor. he represents the opposition democratic united party. moon is wrapping up his second day in the largest city. they had been appealing to young voters and others who are undecid undecided. whoever gets their support stands a good chance of winning. >> reporter: she looks back on the outfalling six years ago. it came while she was campaigning on . >> reporter: she will never give in. she says she appears to conservatives but doesn't reach young voters. candidates are adapted and campaign workers try to listen to what the young are saying. this year they are trouble finding work. the staff promises to do something about the job shortage. >> our saenuri party is criticized for not understanding the young people. our candidate will listen to their complaints and help them. >> reporter: she has to work hard to attract young voters. but as he's also quoting people who haven't decided who they will choose. he is a campaign of his demographic united party. main targets anyone suffering from th
the election race trying to stay ahead of her main competitor. he represents the opposition democratic united party. moon is wrapping up his second day in the largest city. they had been appealing to young voters and others who are undecid undecided. whoever gets their support stands a good chance of winning. >> reporter: she looks back on the outfalling six years ago. it came while she was campaigning on . >> reporter: she will never give in. she says she appears to conservatives...
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if elected she would work to reignite the country. she will stay ahead of the main competitor moon jae-un. he represents the opposition united party. moon says if he were president he would do more the middle and working classes. park and moon along with four independent candidates have been appeals young voters and others undecided. whoever gets their support stands a good chance of winning. nhk world has the story. >> reporter: a video of the candidate park. she looks back on the outpouring of family sympathy six years ago. it came while he was campaigning and a man slashed her face with a knife. >>> park is reflecting an image of strength. she will never give in to violence. analysts say the edge appears to conservatives but doesn't reach that. park uses other tactics to get their vote. the candidate a's song is adapt from a hit, and campaign workers try to listen to what the young are saying. this year from students who have traveled finding work, the staff promises to do something about the job shortage. >> translator: our saenur
if elected she would work to reignite the country. she will stay ahead of the main competitor moon jae-un. he represents the opposition united party. moon says if he were president he would do more the middle and working classes. park and moon along with four independent candidates have been appeals young voters and others undecided. whoever gets their support stands a good chance of winning. nhk world has the story. >> reporter: a video of the candidate park. she looks back on the...
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it failed to win a majority in last month's parliamentary elections. the radical left coalition made a stunning advance winning nearly five times more seats than it had before the vote. it's firmly against the austerity program. the parties that came in first, second, and third in terms of seats each led coalition talks in succession, but they failed to narrow their differences on austerity. that sent greek voters back to the polls over the weekend. >>> to get a handle on what's next for greece and the glal economy, business desk anchor ron madison spoke a short while ago with an expert on eu issues. >> mr. hayashi, thanks for being with us today. >> nice to meet you. >> the leader of the new party has his hands full. he has to form a coalition government, among other things. the leftist leader is still vowing to push ahead with his anti-austerity ideas. what do you think is going to happen next? how successful will the new coalition government be? >> i think the point is how quickly or how smooty the winning parties will form the coalition cabinet as
it failed to win a majority in last month's parliamentary elections. the radical left coalition made a stunning advance winning nearly five times more seats than it had before the vote. it's firmly against the austerity program. the parties that came in first, second, and third in terms of seats each led coalition talks in succession, but they failed to narrow their differences on austerity. that sent greek voters back to the polls over the weekend. >>> to get a handle on what's next...
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it failed to win a majority in last month's parliamentary elections. the radical left coalition made a stunning advance winning nearly five times more seats than it had before the vote. it's firmly against the austerity program. the parties that came in first, second, and third in terms of seats each led coalition talks in succession, but they failed to narrow their differences on austerity. that sent greek voters back to the polls over the weekend. >>> to get a handle on what's next for greece and the global economy, business desk anchor ron madison spoke a short while ago with an expert on eu issues. >> mr. hayashi, nice to speak with you. >> the leader of the new party has his hands full. he has to form a coalition government, among other things. the leftist leader is still vowing to push ahead with his anti-austerity ideas. what do you think is going to happen next? how successful will the new coalition government be? >> i think the point is how quickly or how smoothly the winning parties will form the coalition cabinet as soon as possible. >> so f
it failed to win a majority in last month's parliamentary elections. the radical left coalition made a stunning advance winning nearly five times more seats than it had before the vote. it's firmly against the austerity program. the parties that came in first, second, and third in terms of seats each led coalition talks in succession, but they failed to narrow their differences on austerity. that sent greek voters back to the polls over the weekend. >>> to get a handle on what's next...
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they used it as a method to get themselves to get re-elected. you would create a funding stream to pay for it. don't send a career politician to washington. make them sign that pledge. he is one of the best senators in the united states senate. he knows what is possible and fights for it every day. >> we have time for just one more question. which one of the four has the best question? he beat you. this is a market question economy here. and look at this, this is the generosity that we talked about, you said give this gentleman the question. >> my name is marlin doorhout. i don't know much about bonds, but i know when you keep debt in the family, the family as a whole is better off. i'm just wondering if we can't find a way to sell u.s. savings bonds and pay off china with that -- with those bonds and other countries and have the debt in our family where we are paying interest to ourselves. would that not be better? that is one of the reasons that japan with 220% debt to gdp ratio twice ours has not experienced significant problems yet. but they
they used it as a method to get themselves to get re-elected. you would create a funding stream to pay for it. don't send a career politician to washington. make them sign that pledge. he is one of the best senators in the united states senate. he knows what is possible and fights for it every day. >> we have time for just one more question. which one of the four has the best question? he beat you. this is a market question economy here. and look at this, this is the generosity that we...
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the central election commission says he won the country's election. that mean he's renewed his grip on power for another six years. but opposition groups claim there was electoral fraud. putin denies their accusations. >> election workers have counted most of the ballots. the election commission reports putin has a significant lead with more than 64% of the vote. putin is 59. he served two terms as president between 2000 and 2008. he spent the past four years as prime minister under current president med vef. he managed toim prove his support in latter stages of the campaign by pledging stability for russia. despite putin's victory will is widespread voter dissatisfaction. tens of thousands of people have started protest. but few strong leaders are emerged to spearhead the opposition. >> reporter: the protests over the last several months suggest support for putin has waivered. still, the results of the election suggest a majority of voters saw him as the best choice available. a number of groups opposed to putin participated in their protests but opp
the central election commission says he won the country's election. that mean he's renewed his grip on power for another six years. but opposition groups claim there was electoral fraud. putin denies their accusations. >> election workers have counted most of the ballots. the election commission reports putin has a significant lead with more than 64% of the vote. putin is 59. he served two terms as president between 2000 and 2008. he spent the past four years as prime minister under...
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elections is under their supervision and icing deaths having any kind of elections with the military council in power in egypt has no difference between having elections before there is lucian one would work was in power so. the military is and to is integrated in all the institutions of the country and they're definitely part of the word solution so i think that they wouldn't allow it he wouldn't know some resolution a candidate or someone who is change the status coupe to come into power through the elections. and week after the details of the pentagon's new asia pacific strategy where laid out reports appeared that the u.s. is going to reopen two of its former bases in the philippines the bulk of america's warships will be permanently deployed to the region by twenty twenty let's now cross live to manila to discuss the issue with ronaldo reyes secretary general of the political coalition which opposes u.s. president's presence rather in the area thank you for being with us today now the locations once acted as major hobbs' for military operations for u.s. forces in the pacific wha
elections is under their supervision and icing deaths having any kind of elections with the military council in power in egypt has no difference between having elections before there is lucian one would work was in power so. the military is and to is integrated in all the institutions of the country and they're definitely part of the word solution so i think that they wouldn't allow it he wouldn't know some resolution a candidate or someone who is change the status coupe to come into power...
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after three straight losses in the presidential election. they are continuing to espouse them to lead the rockets can say anything to win any election and object that in the mind generally requires them to emulate republicans. particularly with respect to money grubbing on the fund-raising circuit. many of them lack because if people want a republican, they will vote for the real thing. what is evolves in america over the last three decades is a one-and-a-half party system as democrats opportunist ackley lead to the center which is the root of a stick universe of american politics keeps moving further to the right, and of quote. well, so far, so bad. i realize i've painted a canvas of what now constitutes the political system of lincoln's last best hope for mankind. i do have the solutions because as you have no doubt heard, it is in my nature to be relentlessly upbeat kerry of [laughter] those solutions are also in books. but rather than by continuing to talk, however out some questions at this point? [applause] >> first of all, i would lik
after three straight losses in the presidential election. they are continuing to espouse them to lead the rockets can say anything to win any election and object that in the mind generally requires them to emulate republicans. particularly with respect to money grubbing on the fund-raising circuit. many of them lack because if people want a republican, they will vote for the real thing. what is evolves in america over the last three decades is a one-and-a-half party system as democrats...
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no matter what you hear from election folks in an election year, the key part of this strategy over the last three years has been to increase safe, responsible oil production here at home while also pursuing clean energy for the future. we don't have to choose between one or the other, we've got to do both. so when it comes to oil production, under my administration, america is producing more oil today than at any time in the last eight years. that is a fact. that's a fact. under my administration, we have a near record number of oil rigs operating right now. more working oil and gas rigs than the rest of the world combined. think about that. that's a fact. we've opened up millions of new acres and gas exploration where appropriate and where it is done safely, and we've approved more than 400 drilling permits since we put in place new safety standards to make sure we don't have the same kind of spill that we had down in the gulf a couple of years ago. and we've approved dozens of new pipelines to move oil around, including from canada. just this week we announced we'll do whatever we ca
no matter what you hear from election folks in an election year, the key part of this strategy over the last three years has been to increase safe, responsible oil production here at home while also pursuing clean energy for the future. we don't have to choose between one or the other, we've got to do both. so when it comes to oil production, under my administration, america is producing more oil today than at any time in the last eight years. that is a fact. that's a fact. under my...
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. 48 million iranians are eligible to vote in this election. they're choosing members of parliament. about 3,400 candidates are vying for 290 seats. the race is a contest between two rival conservative factions. on one side, president ahmadinejad and his loyalists. on the other, hard liners who support the supreme leader. they a pose any concession to western nations on iran's nuclear program. the supreme leader says the election is crucial because it comes at a time when the public should unite in the face of stronger pressure from western nations. he appears to be gaining the upper hand. people have been critical of president ahmadinejad because western sanctions are hurt the domestic economy. most prodemocracy reformists are not running in this election. strict regulations by authorities are working to keep them out of politics. the overall results are expected to come out as early as this weekend. iran is expected to take an even tougher stance against western countries if conservative hard liners expand their hold on power. that would make
. 48 million iranians are eligible to vote in this election. they're choosing members of parliament. about 3,400 candidates are vying for 290 seats. the race is a contest between two rival conservative factions. on one side, president ahmadinejad and his loyalists. on the other, hard liners who support the supreme leader. they a pose any concession to western nations on iran's nuclear program. the supreme leader says the election is crucial because it comes at a time when the public should...
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what is discussed in the general election matters. and i have to say, this is my clousing thought, there is an almost complete discontinuity between the very important topics that have been discussed in this room this morning and anything that has been discussed in national political discourse at a level of visibility during the past year or right now. during the presidential nominating process. and these are bad leading indicators for the kind of discussion we're likely to get. bottom line, there are many in this room who are capable of influencing what is discussed in our nation's politics. this is a very important election. they this is a very important moment. if you want the topics that you care most about to be on the public agenda, have you to act affirmatively to put them there. >> i like bill's idea of linking congressional pay to actually producing federal budgets on time. i mean, that might actually change the incentives in a significant way. i'd like to follow up on this exercise of connecting the dots and throw out a coup
what is discussed in the general election matters. and i have to say, this is my clousing thought, there is an almost complete discontinuity between the very important topics that have been discussed in this room this morning and anything that has been discussed in national political discourse at a level of visibility during the past year or right now. during the presidential nominating process. and these are bad leading indicators for the kind of discussion we're likely to get. bottom line,...
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then elections. in the fiscal cliff. is congress really have enough time in those eight days plus next week to assure the country that all is well heading into these elections? >> indeed, i think the battle next week may give people some discouragement, though i would hope it might encourage people. we're going back about over one of the key issues related to the long term. that is whether revenues will be a part of the solution. the republicans are essentially saying that we cannot touch the income taxes of the very high income families. that is their position and they are stuck on it, i think it does not bode well. i was looking a few days ago about the income figures for 2010, the latest we have them. the upper 1% receive 93% of income growth that year. the upper 1% receive 93%. when that is true and a very small percentage of people who make under to under $50,000 are small business people and are essentially the very well-to-do have done, on average, well, while the middle class has been stagnating for a number of y
then elections. in the fiscal cliff. is congress really have enough time in those eight days plus next week to assure the country that all is well heading into these elections? >> indeed, i think the battle next week may give people some discouragement, though i would hope it might encourage people. we're going back about over one of the key issues related to the long term. that is whether revenues will be a part of the solution. the republicans are essentially saying that we cannot touch...
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what is ironic the members don't put it into the actual work when elected and at the time i think it was true and i was disillusioned at that point and i asked him to prove me wrong and he did. he was diligent and wrote comments in the margin and questions large and small they provoked. he met with people and met with teams how to improve things. he connected with other community college board members to see how they ran. he seeked out advice and only the board member who gave out email and phone number to the public and he got calls from students and others waiting to advocate for them. this is reminding he and when swearing in would lift up the boys so they could be near him. don't touch that. i think -- i was going to say what john said. when he was really ill he still went to the meetings. he went to one after having pneumonia and then came home. even toward the end of his life he went to meetings and pushed for accountability and change. he wasn't as shocked as i was by the campaign but was shocked -- >> [inaudible] >> you know what sweetie? there are a bunch of toys over there.
what is ironic the members don't put it into the actual work when elected and at the time i think it was true and i was disillusioned at that point and i asked him to prove me wrong and he did. he was diligent and wrote comments in the margin and questions large and small they provoked. he met with people and met with teams how to improve things. he connected with other community college board members to see how they ran. he seeked out advice and only the board member who gave out email and...
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>> if you look at how the supreme court looks at even funding of judicial elections, which are meant to be different than legislative elections -- remember that we have two branches of government that the framers decided would be controlled by a majority vote. that is the executive and legislative. they did a pretty good job of keeping their fingers in the air, right? i think that people have a right to lobby. i think for people do not have the same access as rich people. i think for people have a lot of things that they cannot do because of the resources they have available, but i think lobbying in general, as long as it is not anything that is secretive, and that is one of the big problems in lobbying -- the secret of aspects of it -- but as long as they do not violate the law, there is going to be lobbying. i think a bigger problem and one that i'm glad i have a couple of minutes to talk about, is the political action committees coming into states and targeting judges. that is a huge problem. look at what happened in iowa. you had a supreme -- you know about the judges that got re
>> if you look at how the supreme court looks at even funding of judicial elections, which are meant to be different than legislative elections -- remember that we have two branches of government that the framers decided would be controlled by a majority vote. that is the executive and legislative. they did a pretty good job of keeping their fingers in the air, right? i think that people have a right to lobby. i think for people do not have the same access as rich people. i think for...
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that is the election of officers. the rules state that the president and vice president shall be elected at the first regular meeting of the board held after the 15th day of january each year. tonight is the board's first meeting after january 15 for it as such, the election of officers is on our calendar. before we proceed, i want to take the opportunity to thank president goh and vice president garcia for your service. you have been helpful and supportive to me and the department. i truly appreciate it. president goh: thank you grid i did have a couple of, or make a nomination. i announce that tonight is my last hearing. i have accepted a job in beijing, china. i am moving next week. i wanted to thank the board of supervisors for my appointment. and say that i have found the four years i have been up here to be quite interesting and hopefully productive. i was involved with commissioner fung and vice president garcia in this election and hiring of our director gold skin. -- goldstein. i think that is my greatest acc
that is the election of officers. the rules state that the president and vice president shall be elected at the first regular meeting of the board held after the 15th day of january each year. tonight is the board's first meeting after january 15 for it as such, the election of officers is on our calendar. before we proceed, i want to take the opportunity to thank president goh and vice president garcia for your service. you have been helpful and supportive to me and the department. i truly...
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you did not elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear, you elected me to tell you the truth. [applause] the truth is it will take more than a few years to solve challenges that have built up over decades. it will require shared responsibility and the bold persistent experimentation that franklin roosevelt pursued during the only crisis worse than this one. [applause] those of us to carry on his party's legacy should remember not every problem can be remedied from another government program from washington. our problems can be solved. our challenges can be met. the path reoffer may be harder, but it leads to a better place. i am asking you to choose that future. [applause] and goals in manufacturing, -- i'm asking you to rally around their goals in manufacturing, energy, education, national security and the deficit. real achievable plans that will lead to new jobs, more opportunity and rebuild on a stronger foundation. that is what we can do a in the next four years and that is why i am running for a second term as president of the united states. [cheers and applause] we can c
you did not elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear, you elected me to tell you the truth. [applause] the truth is it will take more than a few years to solve challenges that have built up over decades. it will require shared responsibility and the bold persistent experimentation that franklin roosevelt pursued during the only crisis worse than this one. [applause] those of us to carry on his party's legacy should remember not every problem can be remedied from another government program...
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ends up being elected. i think dana is right. the s&p closed on the effective low of the day, the last half of the day. the vix ended up closing on the high of the day effectively in the high of the last half of the day. and i really think the vix was telling this week on thursday when the s&p had a horrible time the vix was actually lower. and i think people felt like they had seen the worst of the stock market. but then today on a friday with the s&p higher you would have expected the vix to sell off a little bit and close on the height of the day a little higher which is disappointing. >> we want to talk about these two camps and walk through what we mean. take a look at the earnings specific stories. really steep declines here. group on hitting a fresh record low. jcp ditto. disney down 5%. and then fiscal cliff stocks. by that nice run up year to date. people wanting to lock in at 2012 gains and/or a dividend play like at and t and also provide a yield t. is a double whammy. >> and also defense stocks.
ends up being elected. i think dana is right. the s&p closed on the effective low of the day, the last half of the day. the vix ended up closing on the high of the day effectively in the high of the last half of the day. and i really think the vix was telling this week on thursday when the s&p had a horrible time the vix was actually lower. and i think people felt like they had seen the worst of the stock market. but then today on a friday with the s&p higher you would have expected...
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there is a lot of money that will be found in this election. there's a long list of things he would like to get accomplished in the next administration. the chambers spent a lot of money to see what they could get done. >> what did you learn today? there are a lot of things on their agenda going forward. they will keep pushing forward. a lot of washington -- >> u.s. about taxes and he said he could foresee tax increases. >> that is such a polarizing issue but a lot of the business groups have said we want there to be a deal. we want the uncertainty to go way of for a by supported bipartisan deal, there will have to be texas. thomas taxes can people stomach? that is the kind of thing that will be slugged out on the hill. he said the business community will not torpedo a plan just because it has no revenue in it. >> many people have said they will not raise taxes one nickel. during the presidential debates, spending cuts versus tax increases. it will be interesting to see of this comes into play what the chamber does and what pressure is put on t
there is a lot of money that will be found in this election. there's a long list of things he would like to get accomplished in the next administration. the chambers spent a lot of money to see what they could get done. >> what did you learn today? there are a lot of things on their agenda going forward. they will keep pushing forward. a lot of washington -- >> u.s. about taxes and he said he could foresee tax increases. >> that is such a polarizing issue but a lot of the...
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for some families come the next that must be a general election. >> he will be our president. i believe it. >> if she wins a chair, she can help our people. that is our people hope for the best. >> when the cheering fades, the hard talking will begin with the government. those and certain negotiations will depend on whether a woman who carried the day can carry the country. >> how are developments in burma being seen by the country's neighbors? in the cambodian capital, what has been the reaction of the leaders regarding the political exercise that took place in burma over the weekend? >> burma has long been sort of the black sheep of the family, but it has never been cast out. the other ossie on members have been taking a softer approach. there is indication that now we have had the election, it seems to have been conducted in a free and fair manner. we have already had cambodia in its role as the current share, calling for the lifting of economic sanctions. a very respected figure saying it is an important step toward further reform. people here are very much ready to embrac
for some families come the next that must be a general election. >> he will be our president. i believe it. >> if she wins a chair, she can help our people. that is our people hope for the best. >> when the cheering fades, the hard talking will begin with the government. those and certain negotiations will depend on whether a woman who carried the day can carry the country. >> how are developments in burma being seen by the country's neighbors? in the cambodian capital,...
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military constitutional court ruling that branded the results of egypt's first election not all candidates are provided with muslim brotherhood came out on lawmakers tolid. the approve budgets iniament. conflict in government. the for tehran tuesday al-ass posi assadpananti-government resolve this issue peacefully and it were to get annan's ef. annan expressed a desire for iran country excluded because of ow olestinian leader following claims he was case for suspect. they'll file his2004. she released a statement saying al documentary showed techn r late in the west bank city of banks. they aim to have it in place by end of this year. at their meeting in brussels they willy fund known that oncowerful toolrstop money to the courtrt hearing that more time is months instead of makers demanded a halt to the supposed to pr any significant delay could result in market oft balan minister. italy's debts exceed of its gross domestic product but expected to decline after year due to the impaccountry's economy is 0.3% next year. thenomy get forecast jobless rates will stay high among member nations u
military constitutional court ruling that branded the results of egypt's first election not all candidates are provided with muslim brotherhood came out on lawmakers tolid. the approve budgets iniament. conflict in government. the for tehran tuesday al-ass posi assadpananti-government resolve this issue peacefully and it were to get annan's ef. annan expressed a desire for iran country excluded because of ow olestinian leader following claims he was case for suspect. they'll file his2004. she...
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who's problem is that, we elect them? >> i want to give the point of view from the media, because that's in half the sky, we say the world challenge of our time is gender inequity, poor women, poor girls lead to gender inequity even in the u.s. as well. one of the major problems, why it doesn't get so much coverage, why people aren't so interested is, part of it is the way that we tell it. so much of what is covered in the news media and in television is how you tell stories. more investment and thought needs to go into how we tell stories. what we do is we actually tell individual stories of women who have faced challenge and have also come out of those challenges. i think that's really important. even when we talk about how to engage elected officials. you need to not only tell the story of the challenge, but also the way out. people want to focusing on solutions because they want to help. but if they don't have a way to help they don't have a menu on how to help. there are many, many ways of helping. we need to focus o
who's problem is that, we elect them? >> i want to give the point of view from the media, because that's in half the sky, we say the world challenge of our time is gender inequity, poor women, poor girls lead to gender inequity even in the u.s. as well. one of the major problems, why it doesn't get so much coverage, why people aren't so interested is, part of it is the way that we tell it. so much of what is covered in the news media and in television is how you tell stories. more...
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if you are willing to work even harder in this election that you did in the last election, i promise you that change will come. if you stick with me we will finish what was started in 2008. we will remind what this -- we will reminded this country and the world why we are the greatest nation on earth. god bless you, chicago. i love you. god bless the united states of america. thank you. [applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ been >> president of the u.s. chamber of commerce speaks. you can see that live on c-span2 at 9:00 eastern. your phone calls live on "washington journal." the center of american progress host the economic adviser, alan krueger. poverty to prosperity. in about 45 minutes we will discuss the 2012 campaign with ari melber, a correspondent, and david chavern, vice president
if you are willing to work even harder in this election that you did in the last election, i promise you that change will come. if you stick with me we will finish what was started in 2008. we will remind what this -- we will reminded this country and the world why we are the greatest nation on earth. god bless you, chicago. i love you. god bless the united states of america. thank you. [applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ been >> president of the u.s. chamber of commerce speaks. you can...
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if your concern is health care that's going to be how you would have on an on this election is about the direction of the compromise. pure and simple one group is going to be a larger government involvement in the country there's going to be a higher taxes one wants to see a lower government print and that's the direction of the compromise but there has to be a compromise otherwise it won't happen and. i become rather than willing to be optimistic that we're going to solve our problems to try to figure out where they have the exits because it will get ugly and i think get ugly within a few years doesn't fourteen two thousand and fifteen the markets start realizing we're not serious they're going to what europe and what we're going towards japan and load you know my line that i use and my book was that japan is about in search of a windshield yeah that's a great line i think i like i hate to record what you think it is because the problem i mean that's why i think and all that didn't respond i think the markets will look at europe and japan and they'll do the look at the united states
if your concern is health care that's going to be how you would have on an on this election is about the direction of the compromise. pure and simple one group is going to be a larger government involvement in the country there's going to be a higher taxes one wants to see a lower government print and that's the direction of the compromise but there has to be a compromise otherwise it won't happen and. i become rather than willing to be optimistic that we're going to solve our problems to try...
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until after the election. but, sometimes they do, do this and they do take people at their word, and they throw a bill on the house floor and force a vote, just to see and call their bluff. this is something tom delay did a lot, famously, and a number of times, but, right new, why see much happening this year, i don't see much happening next year because everyone is talking the talk and like you said they are not walking the walk and physical they quit talking like conservatives and governing like moderates and doing what, i should say fiscal conservatives and start talking and governing like fiscal conservatives we will not see anything come of this budget, we will not see figure happen with our debt decreasing or our deficit decreasing, and we will be going the way of greece. >>neil: and at least with greece they trying to deal with the issues. they are addressing them. >>guest: a little too late. this should be our warning sign and we should be doing something about it. now. >>neil: thank you. after losing
until after the election. but, sometimes they do, do this and they do take people at their word, and they throw a bill on the house floor and force a vote, just to see and call their bluff. this is something tom delay did a lot, famously, and a number of times, but, right new, why see much happening this year, i don't see much happening next year because everyone is talking the talk and like you said they are not walking the walk and physical they quit talking like conservatives and governing...
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elected in each caucus today. thank you for your service to the people of virginia and also i want to thank the families and spouses of these newly elected members because they are in it with you as well. i would also want to commend the members of the virginia senate. particularly the members of the democratic party for the passionate and statesmanlike debate you conducted on the matters on the virginia senate today. thank you. over the past two years, we have shown that while we hail from diverse regions, we align with different political parties and subscribe to different philosophies, we can still come together to make progress on the issues that are most important to the eight million people that we serve. ladies and gentlemen, that has been and must forever remain the virginia way session, we must while seating charts and committee assignments have changed. the virginia way cannot. so to the members of the majority tonight, i say to you don't be arrogant. don't overreach. to the members of the minority party
elected in each caucus today. thank you for your service to the people of virginia and also i want to thank the families and spouses of these newly elected members because they are in it with you as well. i would also want to commend the members of the virginia senate. particularly the members of the democratic party for the passionate and statesmanlike debate you conducted on the matters on the virginia senate today. thank you. over the past two years, we have shown that while we hail from...
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and we have to change, you know, this is an important election year, and we need to start making some changes otherwise, um, we're going to be in a lot of trouble. thank you. >> thank you, brett. [applause] questions? yes, in front. you can stand, just -- speak loudly. >> thank you so much for being here this morning with us. i'm really interested when you were talking about how much debt china's buying from us now and bowing to beijing, aware of the future that china's projected to have and our alliances with them based on the economic standpoint. what is america's alternative to allying with beijing? >> right. that's the great question. i mean, and i think that's, when you get down to it, i think that's the, you know, "bowing to beijing" is mostly the red dragon's demagoguery book. it can have another part saying china might just blow up and collapse. i mean, you don't know what's going to happen. but i think the takeaway from it is that any of this isn't inevitable, it's just that our own policy positions are putting us in a vulnerable position. we're spending more than we have, so
and we have to change, you know, this is an important election year, and we need to start making some changes otherwise, um, we're going to be in a lot of trouble. thank you. >> thank you, brett. [applause] questions? yes, in front. you can stand, just -- speak loudly. >> thank you so much for being here this morning with us. i'm really interested when you were talking about how much debt china's buying from us now and bowing to beijing, aware of the future that china's projected to...
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speaking of the election, here is your tuesday outlook. seattle and chicago, you're expecting some rain showers across much of the area. new orleans with clearing skies. once again, monday, thunderstorm activity, tuesday, some clearing behind, and farther off towards the west across new york and washington, you see sunny sky, cloudy there in d.c., though. cold overnight temperatures, down near freezing. towards europe, cloudy sky, a bonfire night on monday night will be well across this area, but on tuesday that frontal area pushing in from the north brings some rain showers across the region for you. towards italy, though, another system will start to clear out over towards the balkans. you saw some 90 kilometer-per-hour winds so, much fairer weather for you on tap. rome with a high of 19. london on the cooler side with 8. here's a look at your extended forecast. ♪ >>> we'll be back with more updates in 30 minutes. i'm gene otani in tokyo. from all of us here at nhk world, have a great day wherever you are.
speaking of the election, here is your tuesday outlook. seattle and chicago, you're expecting some rain showers across much of the area. new orleans with clearing skies. once again, monday, thunderstorm activity, tuesday, some clearing behind, and farther off towards the west across new york and washington, you see sunny sky, cloudy there in d.c., though. cold overnight temperatures, down near freezing. towards europe, cloudy sky, a bonfire night on monday night will be well across this area,...
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>> okay, i obviously would like to see president obama re-elected. i think he's doing a good job but i know there are those who differ with me. i think a divided government would offer a higher probability of getting to a constructive solution than a government that all three parts of the government are controlled by the same party. if you have a divided government and you face the scenario that you outlined before. and if each party says we really do not want the outcomes that will happen without our acting. then they're going to be forced to work against party lines. th, and the presidency are in the same party, then they might decide to work across party lines and i think there is a real chance. it might be that party isn't going to want to take sole responsibility for the extraordinarily difficult decisions they'll have to make but there is also a possibility they will decide to use the reconciliation procedure which as you know only takes 50 votes in the senate in which case they could do something tilted very much towards their side of the issu
>> okay, i obviously would like to see president obama re-elected. i think he's doing a good job but i know there are those who differ with me. i think a divided government would offer a higher probability of getting to a constructive solution than a government that all three parts of the government are controlled by the same party. if you have a divided government and you face the scenario that you outlined before. and if each party says we really do not want the outcomes that will...
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is that going to create when he gets re-elected it will create an enormous number of jobs. if you dear listeners, if you and viewers if you have expertise in language, spanish culture, in spanish language, get in line now for those federal jobs that i believe will be abundant after he is re- elected. >> bilingual people will stand to gain here. >> critical. >> two things he used to like in the past. let's find out if those are still like government job bz. keep going to the government. but we keep hearing the government is broke and in debt on every level. >> fact, the pr is the government's broke but i looked at statistics and the bureau of labor statistics between 2007 the start of the recession and today, the amount of federal employees has been gone up 15%. >> really? >> government continues to metastasize or grow or depending on your political perspective. we just feel we need to stimulate -- when we use the term stimulate the economy, it means more government created jobs and there are government created jobs in a number of areas like president obama saying more infra
is that going to create when he gets re-elected it will create an enormous number of jobs. if you dear listeners, if you and viewers if you have expertise in language, spanish culture, in spanish language, get in line now for those federal jobs that i believe will be abundant after he is re- elected. >> bilingual people will stand to gain here. >> critical. >> two things he used to like in the past. let's find out if those are still like government job bz. keep going to the...
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what does it mean for the election? it means unless, i think the figure that i look carefully at is the monthly jobs report and what that is going to tell us about the outcome. barring a collapse we stick around where we are now which is 2% of job growths per month with a rate staying 8.2, 8.18 in that scenario. it is 50-50 for either candidate depending on the debates. more than the other, i would probably give the edge to president obama in that scenario. the worst scenario slower gdp and job gains that go closer to zero or be
what does it mean for the election? it means unless, i think the figure that i look carefully at is the monthly jobs report and what that is going to tell us about the outcome. barring a collapse we stick around where we are now which is 2% of job growths per month with a rate staying 8.2, 8.18 in that scenario. it is 50-50 for either candidate depending on the debates. more than the other, i would probably give the edge to president obama in that scenario. the worst scenario slower gdp and job...
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this won make or break the election of the romney/ryan ticket. it's about the economy and other issues that are more important. >> if it's supposed to -- and you're right, it's a base motivator but if it's supposed to be a base motivator and the polls show romney really falling behind at this point, is it going to help? >> i don't finish she falling behind. there are so many polls out there that you can look at. but it really -- >> most recent abc news, washington post, and those kind of polls have shown us is that activityically significant gap andn the battle ground states, it's even worse like in ohio. all of a sudden they were neck-and-neck and a few months ago, romney was ahead and obama is 6 or 7 points ahead. >> you have to look at enthusiasm in those numbers and i think that is where they are aiming for. pun intended. it's to keep those enthusiasm numbers high and they are very high. they are high or about at the point you want them the week or two before the election. they are that high. and i think ryan did this, i don't finish it was a
this won make or break the election of the romney/ryan ticket. it's about the economy and other issues that are more important. >> if it's supposed to -- and you're right, it's a base motivator but if it's supposed to be a base motivator and the polls show romney really falling behind at this point, is it going to help? >> i don't finish she falling behind. there are so many polls out there that you can look at. but it really -- >> most recent abc news, washington post, and...
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, a week before the election. very, very difficult. what i'd say to you is don't try to fight the election for the last two weeks. >> reporter: jordan zimmerman founded what has become the 14th largest ad agency in the country. he says retailers have plenty of time to launch holiday campaigns, which traditionally reach full speed around black friday. and by then, those election ads will be a memory. >> the advantage is most retailers are smart today and they realize, you're going to buy after the election because people are so spontaneous and so late in shopping that you want to have a bigger impact. >> reporter: but advertisers might actually be a little sorry to see this campaign season end. they point to studies that find regular commercials do better in an election because consumers get tired of all the attack ads. darren gersh, "n.b.r.," washington. >> susie: once those ad campaigns kick into high gear consumers may be ready to spend. as we mentioned earlier in the program, the latest data shows consumer ntim
, a week before the election. very, very difficult. what i'd say to you is don't try to fight the election for the last two weeks. >> reporter: jordan zimmerman founded what has become the 14th largest ad agency in the country. he says retailers have plenty of time to launch holiday campaigns, which traditionally reach full speed around black friday. and by then, those election ads will be a memory. >> the advantage is most retailers are smart today and they realize, you're going to...
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>> you have to keep in mind that there will be a general election in israel in january. the prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, is known for his hard-line attitude toward the palestinians. his main support comes from the right. israel is shocked by the fact that some of their fellow citizens were killed by hamas rockets and that those rockets actually landed in tel aviv and on the outskirts of jerusalem, which are quite far netanyahu is more likely to send ground troops into gaza if hamas rocket attacks continue. but at the same time, if he decides to send in ground forces, he will come under severe international criticism. i don't think he wants to send in troops. i suspect he will make a decision on what to do after monitoring how international mediation efforts for a cease-fire pan out. >> is the mediation likely to succeed? >> the present situation doesn't warrant optimism. ma hamas is seeking revenge for the recent killing of its military leader. key player is egypt. the country has a peace treaty with israel and is in position to exercise influence on hamas. last y
>> you have to keep in mind that there will be a general election in israel in january. the prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, is known for his hard-line attitude toward the palestinians. his main support comes from the right. israel is shocked by the fact that some of their fellow citizens were killed by hamas rockets and that those rockets actually landed in tel aviv and on the outskirts of jerusalem, which are quite far netanyahu is more likely to send ground troops into gaza if hamas...
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you just had a very presidential election. and now you called into the president-elect's office and he says, bob or mr. sector whatever position is. >> sir. >> sir. that's not what president clinton used to call me. >> in seven weeks time, a number of things are going to happen. payroll tax cut will expire. and there is another 4% of gdp. there are a couple of other dogs and cats in there. by the way, we're about to hit the debt ceiling. you know, and your former colleagues at treasury tell us we only have four or five weeks. that takes us to january first. what do we do? >> greg, i think -- adding a few numbers. i'm not sure we got to the same place. i think if all these things happen that you describe, you have a 4% or 5% of gdp hit already and gdp is already probably more like in the more four or five. and gdp is -- growth is already going to be in a situation when grows already moderate at best. i think the post election period and the lame duck or the first couple months of january are enormous importance to the country i
you just had a very presidential election. and now you called into the president-elect's office and he says, bob or mr. sector whatever position is. >> sir. >> sir. that's not what president clinton used to call me. >> in seven weeks time, a number of things are going to happen. payroll tax cut will expire. and there is another 4% of gdp. there are a couple of other dogs and cats in there. by the way, we're about to hit the debt ceiling. you know, and your former colleagues at...
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their political party was excluded from the elections in 2010 and the government has postponed by-elections in the state, blaming security problems. >> what they want is equal rights. if they were to offer genuine democratic union, this conflict could be solved. >> ongoing peace talks between this group and the burmese government taking place in china. the border runs through the main town here and china is weary of the ongoing war on its doorstep. there has been a failure to make an agreement. why? >> to get an agreement, the government is being asked to withdraw their troops. politically, the government is making advances towards democracy and this has concluded the -- and they have included the opposition, on some sunday. there will be no progress 40 asking people. -- the government is making advances toward democracy and they have included aung san suu kyi. there will be no progress for us. >> the situation in the camps here will get worse. those who have been here say that they are trained to go home, much more immediately. they are praying that the food does not run out. in this camp
their political party was excluded from the elections in 2010 and the government has postponed by-elections in the state, blaming security problems. >> what they want is equal rights. if they were to offer genuine democratic union, this conflict could be solved. >> ongoing peace talks between this group and the burmese government taking place in china. the border runs through the main town here and china is weary of the ongoing war on its doorstep. there has been a failure to make...
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that is part of what is at stake at this -- in this election. i believe governor romney is a good man. he loves his family and cares about his fate. i also believe -- cares about his faith. when he said behind closed doors that 47% of the country considered themselves the victims who refused personal responsibility, think about who he was talking about. folks on social security will avert all their lives, veterans who sacrificed for this country, students trying to advance their own dreams, soldiers overseas fighting force right now. people who are working hard every day but did not make enough income. i want to fight for them. that is what i have been doing for the last four years. if they succeed, the country succeeds. when my grandfather fought in world war ii and he came back and he got a gi bill, that was not a handout. that was something that advance the entire country. i want to make sure the next generation has the same opportunities. that is why i'm asking for your vote and for another four years. >> president obama, governor romney, th
that is part of what is at stake at this -- in this election. i believe governor romney is a good man. he loves his family and cares about his fate. i also believe -- cares about his faith. when he said behind closed doors that 47% of the country considered themselves the victims who refused personal responsibility, think about who he was talking about. folks on social security will avert all their lives, veterans who sacrificed for this country, students trying to advance their own dreams,...
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yoshihiko noda suggested a few months ago he would call an election. members of the opposition are putting more and more pressure on him to follow through. but he faces divisions within his democratic party. noda said during the summer that he would call an election in his words some time soon. he says he stands by his promise. >> translator: i am responsible for my own words, and i take their weight very seriously. >> noda told his party's secretary general on sunday that he's thinking of dissolving the lower house by the end of the year. noda set three conditions for calling the elections including passing a debt financing bill. lawmakers expect to enact the legislation soon. kosishi says dissolving the diet would create a political vacuum. >>> we may soon see more american oil tycoons. yu yu yu yu yuko fukushima joins us now. >> we're hearing that the united states will become the world's largest oil producer within five years. the dramatic prediction by the international energy agency comes as new technologies opens up huge oil reserves underground
yoshihiko noda suggested a few months ago he would call an election. members of the opposition are putting more and more pressure on him to follow through. but he faces divisions within his democratic party. noda said during the summer that he would call an election in his words some time soon. he says he stands by his promise. >> translator: i am responsible for my own words, and i take their weight very seriously. >> noda told his party's secretary general on sunday that he's...
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saturday is election day in taiwan. people are deciding whether rel because the fast pace of the relation -- cross exchange actually create more domestic problems. even fsai didn't say much about the relations at this point. she will try to build up something. that in the long run that should be a stable relationship. i don't think taiwan will become a problem -- taiwan will become a new problem in these asian countries we already know how to deal with the chinese government. so it's still, i think won't be -- no matter who got elected, who gets elected, i think it won't hurt -- create some factor into her disability of the east asian region. >> reporter: yu said that even if ma wins the margin will be small and he's face a completely different situation from four years ago when he won a landslide victory over the dpp candidate. ma will have to do something for the people who feel they haven't benefitted from the improved relations with china. yu said if tsai wins she'll have to craft china policy taking economic ties i
saturday is election day in taiwan. people are deciding whether rel because the fast pace of the relation -- cross exchange actually create more domestic problems. even fsai didn't say much about the relations at this point. she will try to build up something. that in the long run that should be a stable relationship. i don't think taiwan will become a problem -- taiwan will become a new problem in these asian countries we already know how to deal with the chinese government. so it's still, i...
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they are still in transition even though they have just elected the president. their president has declared he will be more inclusive in his cabinet. he has declared there will be a -- as they formed a constitution, it is an opportunity to include religious opportunities. we're looking for them to hold accountable those who are perpetrating violence. we are looking to protect religious people ian appeal to all religious human rights. that is my answer to your question. they are in transition. we are looking to them to honor what they said they will do. >> i was looking at the executive summary and i was wondering if you could extend the comment on cuba and you say there has been any improvement in respecting religious freedom. on the other hand, you are saying there is still significant restrictions. how do you reconciliate post two status? can you elaborate on what is going on now? the real is the pope's visit was this year. were they gearing up to the visit and that is one of the improvements? can you elaborate? >> this report is about 2011. there are places w
they are still in transition even though they have just elected the president. their president has declared he will be more inclusive in his cabinet. he has declared there will be a -- as they formed a constitution, it is an opportunity to include religious opportunities. we're looking for them to hold accountable those who are perpetrating violence. we are looking to protect religious people ian appeal to all religious human rights. that is my answer to your question. they are in transition....